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"Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box was originally written as an iPad app and touchscreen explorer for a group of teenagers with autism and complex needs. The Windows and OSX versions of Light Box are free for non-commercial use - including at home or in schools. Light Box has 21 abstract scenes which encourage exploration of basic cause and effect. A range of colours, contrasts and background options are provided."

"You have a video you'd like to use for cause/effect training. OR...you found a website that reads a book out loud. OR...you'd like to use a DVD for cause/effect. Now you can, with Application Clicker!"

""Cause and effect" apps are one of the best types for working with children. They give a response to actions such as touching a tablet or smartphone, so children are immediately rewarded by their interaction. The responses can be sound, image, video or a combination of all these. Let's take a look at some of the apps available"

"Free downloads of switch and touch-screen games and activities Here are just a few of the activities I make to support my work with schools and individuals. Most of these are simple cause and effect activities you can use with a switch or touch screen. Want to learn how to make your own? It's easy. Send me an email and I'll tell you how. Don't forget to click the pictures to download the files.."

"Switch videos are animations or slideshows set to music, which can be controlled by a range of common assistive access devices. They are designed to help children understand and generalise cause and effect (the action / reaction bond), one of the foundation stones for early learning. The videos can be played online or downloaded for use on a PC or Macintosh computer."

This is the updated web addsress for the wonderful and highly entertaining Priory Woods videos. Farting Dinosaurs is my personal favorite.

"Our app features 25 graphic organizers for students to use to organize their thinking while reading or preparing to write. Covers all common comprehension skills: cause /effect, main idea/detail, sequence events, pro/con, story elements, characterization, word meaning, plot, KWL and much more. Save to your device and/or email. Use again and again. Project on board and collaborate with team members. Use to organize notes while reading or use them as a prewrite to school papers. Great tool for instructors as well."

"Switch access to Ipads! Plug any switch(es) into it for cause/effect, switch timing practice, AAC auto-scan and step-scan, spelling, and any other apps on the horizon! It works through Bluetooth 2.1 for simple pairing and range of over 50 ft. Any app that has been programmed for switch access can use my iPad Super Switch. And all AAC app developers *are* incorporating switch access, eventually, and will work with my devices."

"This booklet collates over ten years of best practice research and classroom observations from around the globe. Detailing every stage of switch skills acquisition from cause-and-effect through to competent scanning, this document will help you plan meaningful and motivating routes to success for your switch users accessing communication, learning and leisure."

online games for pressing any key, moving mouse and clicking/dragging

"Download FREE games and teaching activities for switch or touch-screen users. Over the years, Ian has created hundreds of games and teaching activities for children who are learning to use switches or touch-screens. "

"Engage switch users with Video. Choose a video from YouTube and using the web apps below convert the video into a switch accessible educational activity. Almost all videos can be made switch accessible, however some videos will only play on their YouTube Channel. If one does not play try another - there are many to choose from! In the web app the videos will play for a short time, then pause, after the switch is pressed the video will continue to play. "

"n Specialbites you will find switch games to download and now tons of 'online switch games' which are also great on a touchscreen and for learning early mouse skills."

"After using Priory Woods videos with students I felt that they could be improved by making them stop after a few seconds and getting the student to press their mouse or switch to continue. I have combined 3 movies into one activity for students to make choices. Also I have removed the choice of switch or touch screen menu so students can use activities without assistance."

"Here you can use lite versions of our software online for free. To use an activity simply click the game button. You can get more information about any of the programs here by clicking the 'info' button below each title."

"Free Single Switch Software Sites"